Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2023

 Orchids are one of the most evolved flowering plants says Michelle Afkhami, at the University of Miami. In the 19th century, wealthy collectors paid orchid hunters to track down Cattleyas, a particularly ruffled showy genus native to Central and South America. By the mid 20th Century, Cattleya orchids, recognized by their strap-like leaves, frilly, inviting center and intense velvety color and textures, were the go-to flowers for corsages. Cattleya orchids are mentioned in Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time" (1913-27) says Afkhami, as a symbol of the love affair between the central characters. And now, Catteleya represents wine.

The  Catteleya orchid on the Alma de Cattleya label is the national flower of Colombia. It serves as a tribute to winemaker Bibiana González Rave's home country, family, and upbringing. The name translates to "Soul of Orchid," reflecting her Colombian roots and her passion for producing expressive wines in Sonoma County.